Here is a recipe everyone should have in their kitchen: Classic Chicken Soup
My kiddo woke up with a sore throat on Saturday morning. “It hurts a lot, Mom. But I’m still playing in my lacrosse game today!!”
“Okay,” I said, “But you’ll play the game and then come home and rest for the remainder of the weekend.”
He did just that. Scored 3 goals and assisted a few (on a rainy, chilly day). They won the game, and my lacrosse-obsessed son happily got his fill of playing. He’s very passionate about lacrosse, so it’s tough for me to take that away… even when the Mother in me says he should sit-it-out and get better instead. We chilled-out for the rest of the weekend, and he’s feeling a bit better with the exception of a pesky cold.
Sunday was a day to make my magical, healing, homemade, classic chicken soup. I love this recipe because it makes use of the entire chicken carcass in the soup, which adds an incredible amount of flavor (as it should) to chicken soup.
The kiddo is pretty opinionated about how he truly feels about dinner. He’s not afraid to tell me if he doesn’t care for it, and he’s also willing to share how he thinks I should adapt the recipe to make it better. With this soup, he was perfectly satisfied. Completely! He gobbled up every bit with some King’s Hawaiian rolls for dunking, and I’m happy to have leftovers for a couple of nights to come.
You might notice from the photos that there are no noodles in the soup. Noodles are completely optional. Add them, if you’d prefer to have a chicken noodle soup.
If you happen to be following the Weight Watchers WW plan, you will find a link to the WW Points on the recipe card below.
Here are a few more chicken soup recipes you may enjoy:
- Roasted Vegetable Rosemary Chicken Soup
- Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
- Chicken Zucchini Noodle Soup
- Lemon Chicken Rice Soup
- Greek Orzo and Chicken Soup
- Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup
- Verde Chicken Soup
- Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
Classic Chicken Soup
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 pound whole chicken
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- 1 large parsnip, peeled and chopped (optional)
- 2 heaping tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ tablespoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- noodles (optional!)
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken and remove the inside parts. Place the chicken in a large stockpot, add the chicken broth, and then add enough water to cover the chicken. Bring the chicken in broth to a boil, if there is visible fat, skim it and discard. Then, add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic and parsnip. Simmer until chicken is tender, about 2½ hours.
- Remove the chicken to a cutting board and let rest until it's cool enough to handle. Shred the chicken apart, then add back to the soup. Stir in the parsley and dill. Taste and add salt and pepper. If you want noodles in the soup, add them to the broth, bring to a boil again and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes (or until noodles are tender).
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nothing beats classic chicken soup. This looks so comforting and delicious! Hope your son is feeling better.
It looks like a basic recipe, but so comforting. Love it!
I looks like a basic recipe, but so comforting. Love it!
Mmm chicken soup! Such great comfort food, whether you’re sick or not. This post inspired me to make the soup more often as I tend to only make it when I’m feeling unwell. Thanks Lori! XO
First, I’m glad your son (what a trooper to forge ahead and help out his team) is on the mend! Second, chicken soup is a longtime favorite in our house and yours looks and sounds delicious. Thanks for this recipe. 🙂
Nothing beats the classic chicken soup. I hope your son is feeling better!
Awwww I hope your son is back in tip top shape and has recovered from his cold. I’m so impressed that he was still able to play hard in his Lacrosse game! There really is a crazy healing power in a big bowl of homemade chicken soup – this looks absolutely perfect for the cold weather we’ve been having lately!
Homemade chicken soup is the answer to not feeling well. It is the ultimate comfort food. Hope he is all better today.
There’s nothing like chicken soup made by your mama to make you feel better – and what a great kid he is to hang in there for his team! Also, how perfect are Hawaiian rolls with soup?? Yum.
What a plucky kid! I’m sure this delicious soup helped him feel revived!